My letter to Joshua 6-16-08

June 16, 2008

My dearest baby boy,

It was so nice to hear your voice. Brandon kept your voice mail and made me listen to it again. He was very happy you called but upset about not being able to talk to you.
I am glad to hear you are doing well and adjusting to your new environment. I know you could do it. I am very proud of you. I hope you give your best for 4 years and apply for OCS. That would make me very happy.

We had a good visit with Elizabeth’s mother and her sister. They played Wii Fit for a while and we order the Mangino’s pizza. They were happy. I cooked bacons night before and had some to send home with her. She was very happy. Little things make people happy. We went over some household goods. I told her leave everything in the basement and bring whatever you have in your dad’s house to here so all of items are in one area to pack when movers are here. I told her also you can have the bedroom set if you wish. It’s been yours ever since we bought it so you can have it if you like. If you want to buy your own, you can leave it here for your visit. I showed her the duvet and feather pillows and she loved it. I was very happy.

Chad is coming up from Florida on Wednesday for a conference. I may have time to go see him in Baltimore on Thursday and Saturday. We will see. I don’t know what kind of conference this is but I am glad he can travel.

Brandon’s car is in very poor shape. I talked to your dad and he wasn’t aware of the condition it was in. So he asked him to bring it down today, but I am not sure if he is going to do that or not. You know how Brandon is. I woke him up this morning but would he stay up is the question. Your dad told him take your car for a few days while it’s serviced. I hope you are okay with it. You dad mention something wrong with your shocks. Did you know anything about this?? He said he will fix it but I am not sure what he was saying. He needs to make sure your car is fully serviced before Elizabeth takes it down to Texas. I know you discussed it with her so I am not going to press anything but I am so not comfortable about her driving down there alone. She kept saying she will be okay but you know how I am…I worry for the world. I have not yet talked to dad about this and I know he will have his opinion.

Don’t worry. I will make sure it goes well with your dad. I cannot wait to see you. I will be under the flag of California with my camera. I am so excited.

I miss you and love you so very much.